2001 BMW 325I: power window failure

7 of the 151 complaints about the 2001 BMW 325I describe power window failure.

owner complaints: 7
of this car's complaints: 5%
typical mileage: 60,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 2 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Power window failure by model year

2006
3
2003
2
2002
11
2001
7

What owners say

Filed Dec 24, 2010 · Visibility · 1,500 miles · CA

My 2001 bmw 325i has a documented history of more than 15 repairs of window regulators. The original bmw window regulators last for a few months, and fail one after another. On several occasions the failure occurred during a severe rain storm, causing considerable disruption of drivers concentration, as well as car flooding and water damage. I believe it is a vehicle safety issue, which was never corrected by the manufacturer.

Filed Aug 23, 2010 · Visibility · 115,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 bmw 325i. The contact stated that the rear passenger window regulator failed. The window would open but when attempting to close the window; the contact would have to manually pull the window back up while engaging the power window button. A portion of the regulator fell into the door panel. The front driver side window regulator was previously repaired by an independent mechanic. Neither the dealer nor manufacturer was contacted. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 115,000.

Filed Jan 19, 2010 · Visibility · OH

Since I have owned my vehicle three of my window regulators have gone out. I have replaced all of them and recently one of the ones replaced, went out again. The only regulator, which hasn't been changed, is making crunching sounds as being rolled up.

Filed Dec 4, 2006 · Visibility · 60,000 miles · CA

Power window motors have failed in both front windows + right rear, although these windows are seldom used.

Filed May 23, 2005 · Visibility · 65,000 miles · GA

Front passenger side and rear driver side window regulators have failed and required replacement. The car is out of warranty w/ 65000 miles, therefore replacements were at owner's cost. Now the front driver side window is making the same noises, which means its regulator is about to go.

Filed Mar 18, 2004 · Visibility · TX

Dealership replaced five times the rear and front window regulators in the last two years. Once again, rear and front window regulators need to be replaced, but dealer refused to replace them. It will cost consumer about $400.00.

Filed Jan 22, 2004 · Visibility · 40,650 miles · TX

Drivers side and passenger side window regulators failed twice and back passenger side window regulator failed. All have been replaced since under warranty.